| Tapestry Wall Hangings are both a historical treasure | | | | available in a wide variety of contemporary and |
| and - currently - one of the fastest-growing segments | | | | traditional designs. |
| of the wall decor market. Which makes tapestry wall | | | | Traditional Tapestry Wall Hangings |
| hangings a unique combination of fashion trend and | | | | Some tapestry buyers prefer the historical aspects of |
| ancient art form. Tapestry weaving, as an art form, | | | | tapestry recreations that include Gothic wall hangings, |
| has existed for centuries. Antique specimens of fine | | | | French Baroque and William Morris' works. For some, |
| art tapestries date back to 1500 BC in Egypt and early | | | | the main appeal of these tapestries is their connection |
| Greek poetry and paintings on Greek vases show that | | | | with history... the story behind the artwork. The |
| tapestry weaving was already an important household | | | | combination of art and history can be irresistible to art |
| industry. | | | | lovers who are looking for more depth in their home |
| Since the beginning of their history, tapestries have | | | | decor choices. |
| been used as both an art from and a medium for | | | | Reproductions of these famous, traditional tapestries |
| recording historical events. The famous Beaux | | | | are proving very popular with today's art lover. These |
| Tapestry is a historical account of the Battle of | | | | tapestry recreations capture the drama of historical |
| Hastings in 1066. The tapestry was hand woven and | | | | art, perfectly blending it with modern weaving methods. |
| took several years to complete. | | | | The end result is often very faithful to the original |
| Through the use of Tapestries, the stories of Homer's | | | | artists' vision, with all the durability and appeal of |
| Odyssey and Illiad, Virgil's Aneida and Ovid's | | | | modern fabrics. |
| Metamorphoses were told in brilliant colors and | | | | Traditional tapestry designs often surprise |
| stunning texture. In fact, woven tapestry art has been | | | | contemporary art lovers with their attention to detail, |
| used to tell the stories of the Greeks, Romans, | | | | their ability to capture emotion and their exploration of |
| Medieval, and the Renaissance period as well as the | | | | timeless themes such as love and romance. |
| stories from the bible, both the old and the new | | | | Contemporary Tapestry Wall Hangings |
| testament. In the early fourteenth century, tapestry wall | | | | Others are looking at the capability of the art form to |
| hangings became a symbol of elegance and wealth. | | | | produce stunning contemporary tapestries that bring |
| Thousands of tapestries have been commissioned as | | | | the ancient art form into their modern lifestyle. |
| pure works of art, adorning fine homes through the | | | | Combining bold colors and striking designs with the |
| ages. The first wave of tapestry production originated | | | | ancient art form of tapestry weaving produces |
| in Germany and Switzerland. Over time, the craft | | | | artworks like nothing seen before. These |
| expanded to France and the Netherlands. | | | | contemporary tapestry wall hangings showcase the |
| Arras, France was probably the best known and most | | | | tactile advantages of tapestry wall hangings, while |
| respected of these textile towns. During the 14th and | | | | providing a contemporary visual appeal. Recently, |
| 15th centuries, Arras created fine wool tapestries | | | | artists have begun licensing their works for recreation |
| which were used to decorate palaces and castles | | | | as a tapestry wall hanging, including such artists as |
| across Europe. Although most of these tapestries | | | | Max Hayslette, Nancy O'Toole and Will Rafuse... just to |
| were destroyed during the French Revolution, the term | | | | name a few. Florals and landscapes and cityscapes |
| " Arras" is still used - to this day - to refer to a rich | | | | are strong themes in today's contemporary fine art |
| tapestry, no matter where it was woven. | | | | tapestries, while others are created to provide a unique |
| Not just Art, Tapestry Wall Hangings Are Elegance. | | | | theme, such as playing cards, billiards or fashion. |
| As far back as ancient Greece, hand-woven tapestry | | | | Traditional or Contemporary, tapestries are woven |
| art was believed to be an important means for | | | | works of art. Most of today's tapestry artworks are |
| decorating affluent homes and important buildings. | | | | woven on jacquard looms and utilize between nine |
| Tapestry art was even thought to have covered the | | | | and seventeen miles of thread in each design. The |
| walls of the Parthenon. Tapestries have always | | | | color palates of the warp and weft threads work in |
| graced the walls of fine homes because of their | | | | concert to achieve a broad range of colors on the |
| elegance. and because tapestries add an ambiance to | | | | face of the tapestry. |
| a room as the fabric reduces sound vibrations, | | | | Because of this, tapestries have texture not found in |
| enhancing the acoustical characteristics of the room in | | | | any other art form. The combination of the thread |
| which they are displayed. | | | | colors and weaves create a unique art experience |
| Part of the historical success of decorative tapestries | | | | that changes with each viewing angle. See for |
| can be attributed to their portability. Kings and | | | | yourself why tapestries have proven their worth for |
| noblemen could easily roll up tapestry wall hangings in | | | | over a thousand years. |
| order to transport them from one residence to | | | | Tapestries May Be Hung In Several Ways. |
| another. Some tapestries were only displayed on | | | | Tapestries are meant to be hung from the walls, the |
| special occasions. Tapestries were also draped on the | | | | manner in which they are hung is a mixture of personal |
| walls of castles for insulation during winter. | | | | preference and science. |
| The combination of visual appeal, acoustic resonance | | | | If you have sheetrock walls (sheetrock has a high lime |
| and practicality still give tapestry wall hangings a unique | | | | content) do not hang your tapestries directly against |
| and stunning appeal in any home. No longer are they | | | | the wall. Over time, the lime in the sheetrock will |
| reserved for the upper echelon of homes, modern | | | | adversely affect your tapestry. Utilize brackets that will |
| weaving techniques have made tapestry wall hangings | | | | keep the tapestry 1-2 inches off the walls. |
| affordable for any home. | | | | If you have plaster walls, feel free to hang your |
| Tapestries today are created with a mix of past and | | | | tapestry against the wall, or 1-2 inches off the wall. |
| present art. | | | | Do not hang a tapestry in direct sunlight. As with any |
| Tapestry Wall Hangings have experienced a rebirth in | | | | work of art--oil, paper, etc--direct sunlight will fade the |
| the 21st century, as many homeowners are looking at | | | | art over time. |
| them as a stunning alternative to traditional wall decor | | | | Take a look at tapestry wall hangings for yourself and |
| options. The tactile nature of tapestries, combined with | | | | you'll see why woven tapestries make the perfect |
| their rich history, has created a warm and stunning | | | | combination of form, function and beauty. |
| appeal for home-owners.Today's tapestries are | | | | |